Vermont law punishes forged deeds—but it doesn’t protect homeowners from the legal chaos that follows. Title theft is rare, but real, and right now, victims are left to clean up the mess. A proposed law would shift the burden to lenders, in
As Vermont softens its stance on enforcement, the consequences of drug use, theft, and public disorder haven’t disappeared—they’ve been shifted onto taxpayers, homeowners, and small businesses. This quiet transfer of burden—from offender to
In 2025, malware isn’t hiding on shady websites — it’s slipping into your inbox and smartphone. Phishing emails, text scams, and fake apps now pose the greatest risks, exploiting trust rather than technical flaws. Smart habits and vigilance
A new phishing scam exploits Facebook's own redirect tools to trick users into clicking links disguised as Messenger alerts. Using real names and familiar profile photos, attackers bait targets into confirming identities, handing over crede
Vermont is battling a fentanyl crisis, yet Senator Peter Welch voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act, which targets traffickers carrying lethal amounts of the drug. With hundreds of overdose deaths and Narcan distribution efforts statewide, W
Phone and text phishing scams are more dangerous than email phishing because they exploit urgency and direct interaction. Scammers use caller ID spoofing, fear tactics, and real-time manipulation to trick victims into giving up sensitive in
Nude Dude Sparks Town Talk—A Pittsford resident’s repeated public nudity has sparked discussion about Vermont’s laws and whether the town should enact a public visibility ordinance. While state law doesn’t ban simple nudity, towns can regul
Vermont’s H.298 is a bad-faith sanctuary bill disguised as due process. By requiring judicial warrants that don’t exist for civil immigration cases, it blocks ICE enforcement while misleading the public. This political deception endangers l
Vermont lawmakers are doubling down on Smart Justice reforms—expanding bail reform, diversion programs, and pushing for an OPC in Burlington—all based on manipulated crime reports. But real data from Vermont, New York, and Illinois shows pl
Vermont’s 2018 bail reform was sold as a way to make the justice system fairer, but the reality has been a surge in property crime, repeat offenders cycling through the system, and plummeting clearance rates. Now, lawmakers are doubling dow
If your personal data has been exposed in a breach, take immediate action to protect yourself. Secure your tax filings with an IRS PIN, enable 2FA on your accounts (using your phone, not email), and set up financial alerts to detect fraud e
On the same day a Border Patrol agent was tragically killed in Vermont by an illegal alien visa overstayer, Senator Peter Welch voted against the Lakin-Riley Act after his amendment to weaken mandatory detention provisions failed. This act
